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Ballad Samples

Preview ballad samples below and download your favorite finds. All sounds are royalty-free—including for commercial use.

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Ballad_UpTempo_100_C_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_ModernRock_100_Em_PL_2.wav

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Ballad_Clockwork_100_G_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_ModernRock_100_Em_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_UpTempo_100_F_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_Slow_85_Em_PL_2.wav

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Ballad_Twinkle_85_Cm_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_Slow_85_Em_PL_3.wav

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Ballad_Slow_85_Em_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_Emo_80_Gm_PL_2.wav

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Ballad_MilesAndMiles_80_B_PL_2.wav

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Ballad_Happy_80_F#_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_MilesAndMiles_80_B_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_Hopeful_80_F#_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_Emo_80_Gm_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_Miserable_70_Eb_PL_2.wav

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Ballad_Heartfelt_70_B_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_Heartfelt_70_F#_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_Miserable_70_Eb_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_NewBeginning_70_Eb_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_EarlyMorning_70_Bb_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_Sunset_65_Em_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_Minimal_60_Fm_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_TickTock_100_Ab_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_UpTempo_100_Em_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_Embellished_85_Dm_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_Anthem_75_E_PL_1.wav

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Ballad_Anthem_75_E_PL_3.wav

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